UMass Amherst
The five courses in this certificate program provide a foundation for students interested in starting a career path in arboriculture or urban forestry. Arboriculture is caring for trees and shrubs on private and public property. Urban forestry is managing public trees on a larger scale, typically in the governmental sector. The certificate provides students with the principles of arboriculture, plant identification, soil science, pruning practices, and community forestry that are essential skills in the industry.
CIP Code:
3.0508
Arborists | Natural Resource Planners | Foresters
The Õ¬ÄÐÉñÆ÷ Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
